Birding spots · Idaho
Best Birding Spots in Bear Lake County, Idaho
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge leads Bear Lake County's birding spots with 92 species reported, best in summer. 4 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 92 | 0 | 70 | 75 | 42 |
| Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Paris Creek) | 88 | 0 | 51 | 76 | 39 |
| Birding spot near St. Charles | 70 | 5 | 35 | 48 | 20 |
| Birding spot near Montpelier | 69 | 0 | 25 | 67 | 14 |